Yoga Nidra Teacher Training

Level 1 — 15 Hours

Duration: 15 hours
Dates: August 10-11-12, 2026
Format: Immersive 3 days training
Certification: Eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits

Awaken Consciousness.

Enter the Dream.

Remember Who You Are.

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A Path Into the Inner Worlds

Rooted in the ancient teachings of Yoga Nidra and inspired by the traditions of Kashmir Shaivism and Tantra, this training is a passage through the five koshas, the subtle layers of being.

From the physical body to the most refined states of awareness, you will be guided toward Turīya — a space of pure, luminous consciousness.

This Training Is For You If…

  • You feel called to explore the deeper states of consciousness

  • You wish to guide others into profound relaxation and inner awareness

  • You are a yoga teacher, therapist, or practitioner seeking to expand your tools

  • You are drawn to dreams, imagination, and inner exploration

  • You want to embody a practice that brings clarity, depth, and inspiration into your life

What You Will Learn

  • Techniques to stimulate healing and imagination

  • The use of voice as a guiding instrument

  • Sankalpa (intention) and its transformative application

  • The stages of absorption: Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi

  • The subtle body system (Koshas)

  • The 8 stages of traditional Yoga Nidra

  • The science of the brain and nervous system in deep relaxation

  • Altered states of consciousness

  • The art of hypnotic and symbolic language

  • The power of imagery, metaphor, and perception

  • "The Yoga Nidra training was, for me, a true inner journey. I was deeply touched by Marianne’s gentleness and precision. Her teaching is clear, structured, and profoundly human. I joined because I felt ready — ready to deepen my presence and bring Yoga Nidra into my work. Over these three days, I integrated far more than a method: a posture, a conscious slowness, a quality of inner listening. I leave feeling aligned, inspired, and deeply grateful."

    — Jessica Cerda
     Neuro-Hypnosis Practitioner, Yoga Nidra Teacher

  • "I absolutely loved this training. It inspired and motivated me to move forward with my projects. I came out of it with greater confidence, thanks to both the tools shared and the way theory was embodied in practice. Marianne took the time to guide me with care and answer all my questions. I am deeply grateful for the wisdom she shared with us through Yoga Nidra. Thank you again."

     — Samme Forge

Join us and begin the journey inward.

3 days  Schedule — Yoga Nidra Training & Retreat

Monday  Evening (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

  • Opening meditation & gentle arrival practice

  • Sankalpa, roots of Yoga Nidra & the four states of consciousness

  • Brain waves & neuroplasticity

  • Yoga Nidra practice (body rotation)

A soft landing into the space, allowing you to arrive, settle, and begin unwinding 

Tuesday 11th am (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)

  • The 8 stages of Yoga Nidra

  • The subtle bodies & the 5 Koshas

  • Practice connected to the subtle bodies

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm — Free Time
 Enjoy lunch, rest, nature, or simply the peaceful atmosphere of the Seed Lodge.

Tuesday 11th pm (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

  • Hypnotic language techniques

  • Voice coherence & vocal presence

  • Practice teaching in pairs or small groups

  • Classical Yoga Nidra (8 stages)

Evening — Free Time
 A spacious evening to integrate, journal, connect, sauna/rest (if available), or simply enjoy the retreat setting.

Wednesday 12th am(10:00 am – 1:00 pm)

  • Advanced hypnotic tools

  • Cultivating the mystical imagination

  • Guided Nidra practice between students


1:00 pm – 2:00 pm — Free Time
 Time to rest, walk, reflect, or be in silence within the beauty of the surroundings.

Wednesday 12th pm (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)

  • Wisdom teachings, archetypes & metaphors

  • Intuition & personal frequency

  • Script writing

  • Final Yoga Nidra & closing circle

Step Into the Practice Weekend Immersion — Yoga Nidra Training & Retreat

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More than a training, this is a retreat into presence—a space to slow down, soften, and reconnect with the deeper layers of your being. Held within the nurturing and tranquil environment of the Seed Lodge, this immersive weekend is intentionally designed to balance learning, embodied practice, and integration. Between sessions, generous free time invites you to rest, walk in nature, journal, or simply absorb the subtle shifts unfolding within. These pauses are not secondary—they are essential, allowing the experience of Yoga Nidra to truly land in the body and consciousness.

This training is open to all. Whether you are a yoga teacher, therapist, healer, or simply feeling called to explore your inner world, you are warmly welcome. No prior experience in Yoga Nidra is required—only a willingness to listen, to feel, and to enter the quiet intelligence of awareness. For professionals, this immersion offers powerful and practical tools to confidently guide others. For personal seekers, it is a profound journey of rest, insight, and inner transformation.

This is a hands-on, deeply experiential training. Rather than focusing solely on theory, you will learn by practicing, feeling, guiding, and embodying the teachings. Through partner work, guided practices, and real-time feedback, you will gradually build both confidence and authenticity in your voice and presence.

By the end of this training, you will:

  • Feel confident guiding a complete Yoga Nidra session

  • Have a deep, embodied understanding of the practice and its purpose

  • Understand the 8 stages of Yoga Nidra and how to structure a session

  • Learn how to use language, rhythm, and tone to create safe and transformative spaces

  • Be able to write and deliver your own Yoga Nidra scripts

  • Develop your intuitive voice and personal guiding style

  • Experience profound rest and inner clarity

Rooted in ancient wisdom and inspired by the subtle teachings of Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism, this training is both grounded and expansive—offering you not only tools to share, but a direct experience of Yoga Nidra as a living path of awakening.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. This training is open to beginners as well as experienced teachers and therapists. Everything is taught step by step, and the experiential format allows you to learn naturally and progressively.

  • It is primarily experiential. While you will receive essential theoretical foundations, the emphasis is on practice—both receiving and guiding Yoga Nidra. You will learn by doing.

  • Yes. By the end of the training, you will have practiced guiding sessions and will feel confident leading a structured Yoga Nidra experience. Continued practice will naturally deepen your mastery.

  • No. It is also ideal for therapists, coaches, bodyworkers, energy practitioners, or anyone interested in deep rest, consciousness, and inner exploration.

  •  Its immersive, retreat-style approach. The combination of structured learning, hands-on practice, and intentional free time creates space for true integration—not just intellectual understanding, but lived experience.

  • Yes. This is an essential part of the retreat. Breaks and free time are intentionally included so you can integrate, relax, and enjoy the peaceful environment of the Seed Lodge.

This training is designed as both a learning journey and a retreat experience—offering spaciousness between sessions so you can integrate, rest, and fully receive the subtle depth of the practice within the nurturing environment of the Seed Lodge.

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No Accommodation

650$

Tuition only (includes lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday) 

Semi private room

1049$

Shared bathrooms/Lodge’s grounds, forest trails, and wood-fired sauna/All meals

Private room

1249$

Shared bathrooms/Lodge’s grounds, forest trails, and wood-fired sauna/All meals

Ensuite room

1549$

Private bathroom/Lodge’s grounds, forest trails, and wood-fired sauna/All meals

Additional nights $150/night. 

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About Marianne Larochelle

Marianne Larochelle

Marianne Larochelle’s path with Yoga Nidra began as a deeply personal journey, rooted in a profound curiosity for the hidden landscapes of consciousness. For over thirty years, Marianne Larochelle has explored the transformative potential of Yoga,meditation, contemplative practices, and many different branches of mystery schools . It was through her own direct experience with Yoga Nidra that she discovered its remarkable capacity for healing, clarity, and inner expansion.

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Her practice has evolved beyond technique into a lived, embodied experience. Guided by the teachings of great masters from Kashmir Shaivism and the tantric tradition, Marianne has learned to navigate the many layers of the mind, the body, and the subtle self. 

Deeply passionate about awakening consciousness, Marianne is equally devoted to the world of dreams and the power of imagination. She believes that imagination is not merely a faculty of the mind, but a gateway to remembering our true nature. Through her guidance, she invites others to rekindle this inner fire — to awaken their sensitivity, expand their perception, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence that lives within.

For Marianne, Yoga Nidra is not simply something to teach — it is an intimate dialogue with being. Her sessions are invitations to journey inward, to meet one’s patterns with awareness, and to rediscover the quiet presence at the heart of experience. Each practice becomes a living exploration, where the body softens, the mind opens, and the deeper currents of consciousness begin to reveal themselves.

Today, Marianne devotes her energy to sharing the teachings of Yoga Nidra as a living transmission. With authenticity and heart, she supports others in remembering who they truly are — so they may walk through life with greater clarity, inspiration, and a renewed sense of wonder.